http://linktvstore.org/Link TV - Playlists on CalabashMusic2008-12-04T03:54:26ZThe Calabash Music Teamsupport@calabashmusic.comLinkTV: Madagascan Musichttp://profile.linktvstore.org/world/link_tv#playlist_680392006-10-20T04:41:21ZMusic from LinkTV: Madagascan MusicMadagascan Music is some of the most tunefully exuberant to be found—not only is it toe-tapping stuff, but it beckons the listener to sing along! Here’s a selection of some of our favorite tracks.]]>Link TV: Global Tourhttp://profile.linktvstore.org/world/link_tv#playlist_648422006-10-20T04:41:21ZMusic from Link TV: Global TourAt Link TV it’s important to be open to very wide variety of music and even learn to listen to each piece differently. We’ve chosen music from all compass points here. Some of these artists will already be familiar to Link viewers, as they appear on the channel. All have something wonderful to offer.]]>Link TV: India's Female Vocalistshttp://profile.linktvstore.org/world/link_tv#playlist_662182006-10-20T04:41:21ZMusic from Link TV: India's Female VocalistsReacting off the gorgeous music in our video premiere, "Maati" we’ve put together a program of Indian music sung by some of Indian’s greatest female vocalists, alone and in combination with other artists and influences. The exceptionally strong melodic content of Indian music becomes even richer to western ears when familiar harmonies and arrangements are added.]]>Link TV: Highland Sessionshttp://profile.linktvstore.org/world/link_tv#playlist_665512006-10-20T04:41:21ZMusic from Link TV: Highland SessionsIn honor of our “Highland Sessions” here are some traditional and experimental tracks, all bearing that distinctive Celtic stamp. Viewers will recognize Karen Matheson from the Sessions, and Kila, Oysterband and Mary Jane Lamond from their videos on Link.]]>Link TV: North Africahttp://profile.linktvstore.org/world/link_tv#playlist_667682006-10-20T04:41:21ZMusic from Link TV: North AfricaAnother documentary premiering this week, “Khaled and Rachid” focuses on two very different approaches to Rai, the popular music of Algeria. Here, along with songs by Khaled and Rachid is a sampling of some other artists and sounds coming out of North Africa.]]>Link TV: Squeezebox!!http://profile.linktvstore.org/world/link_tv#playlist_670832006-10-20T04:41:21ZMusic from Link TV: Squeezebox!!Keeping with our praise for the squeezebox, here are some great tracks that may already be familiar to our viewers through their videos on the channel.]]>Mexico!http://profile.linktvstore.org/world/link_tv#playlist_672832006-10-20T04:41:21ZMusic from Mexico!Another Mexican artist we’re showing this week is Astrid Hadad, the outrageous diva of Mexico City. So let’s take a trip through Mexico and sample some of its sonic delights both traditional and cutting edge. Astrid, Nortec Collective and Los de Abajo have all appeared on Link.]]>Cumbiahttp://profile.linktvstore.org/world/link_tv#playlist_675882006-10-20T04:41:21ZMusic from CumbiaWith this week’s playlist straddling Labor Day Weekend and the last gasp of vacation, I decided to devote it to my favorite dance rhythm — Cumbia. So here’s to a great groove; one that’s hot AND cool! Viewers will remember King Chango, Sidestepper, Charanga Cakewalk and Bloque from their videos on Link TV.

Sidestepper Video Link]]>Link TV: Roma!http://profile.linktvstore.org/world/link_tv#playlist_682652006-10-20T04:41:21ZMusic from Link TV: Roma!Can’t get enough of that Roma stuff!]]>Link TV: Nordic Musichttp://profile.linktvstore.org/world/link_tv#playlist_686342006-10-20T04:41:21ZMusic from Link TV: Nordic MusicContinuing with Nordic music, here’s a taste of some of the artists we’ve shown on Link — lotsa ladies doing some great singing, and of course, fiddles fiddles fiddles.]]>Link TV Sept 29-0ct. 5, 2006http://profile.linktvstore.org/world/link_tv#playlist_687912006-10-20T04:41:21ZMusic from Link TV Sept 29-0ct. 5, 2006Considering the popularity of Malian, Senegalese and South African music, let’s dip in on wonderful sounds from everyplace BUT!]]>Outspoken Artistshttp://profile.linktvstore.org/world/link_tv#playlist_692032006-10-20T04:41:21ZMusic from Outspoken ArtistsHere are some great topical tracks from outspoken musicians.]]>Link TV Selections: October 13, 2006http://profile.linktvstore.org/world/link_tv#playlist_700852006-10-20T04:41:21ZMusic from Link TV Selections: October 13, 2006We’re spotlighting the Desert- here’s music that is inspired by the rhythm of a camel’s gait, the singing of the dunes, and the silence of the stars —but not impervious to newer influences!]]>October 13-19, 2006http://profile.linktvstore.org/world/link_tv#playlist_700872006-10-20T04:41:21ZMusic from October 13-19, 2006We're spotlighting the Desert - here's music that is inspired by the rhythm of a camel's gait, the singing of the dunes, and the silence of the stars — but not impervious to newer influences!]]>Global Fusionhttp://profile.linktvstore.org/world/link_tv#playlist_707542006-10-20T04:41:21ZMusic from Global FusionHere is a sampling of fusion tracks.]]>Bossa Nova Girlshttp://profile.linktvstore.org/world/link_tv#playlist_711192006-10-20T04:41:21ZMusic from Bossa Nova GirlsHere are some Girls from Ipanema — not all of them are Bossa Babes, but all of them display that intimate, whisper-in-your-ear sound that was the signature sound of Bossa Nova.]]>Spirit Musichttp://profile.linktvstore.org/world/link_tv#playlist_713762006-10-20T04:41:21ZMusic from Spirit MusicWhether it channels the body or the brain (or both), here is music dedicated to the spiritual side.]]>Brass Bandshttp://profile.linktvstore.org/world/link_tv#playlist_718842006-10-20T04:41:21ZMusic from Brass BandsHere are Brass Bands from the Balkans, plus Africa, India and Mexico.]]>Nordic Fiddle Musichttp://profile.linktvstore.org/world/link_tv#playlist_723812006-10-20T04:41:21ZMusic from Nordic Fiddle MusicAfter referencing Nordic fiddle music, let’s start out with fiddle music from Sweden, and then venture to China, Iran, India and Africa. But we’ll come full circle and end up back in Norway.]]>Jazz Hybridshttp://profile.linktvstore.org/world/link_tv#playlist_726872006-10-20T04:41:21ZMusic from Jazz HybridsRecently a festival promoter told me that jazz audiences seem to be exceptionally receptive to world music. Perhaps it’s an open mindedness that comes with the territory - and the importance of both improvisation and groove in both genres. Here are some great jazz hybrids.]]>Live Africa, Live Arabichttp://profile.linktvstore.org/world/link_tv#playlist_730982006-10-20T04:41:21ZMusic from Live Africa, Live ArabicHere are some live tracks—two African, and four Arabic tracks that range from Sha’abi, to Rock’n Rai to Electronica and Jazz Fusion.]]>Andrea Echeverri Favoriteshttp://profile.linktvstore.org/world/link_tv#playlist_739342006-10-20T04:41:21ZMusic from Andrea Echeverri FavoritesWe thought as long as Aterciopelados’ “Complemento” is our premiere, we’d let Andrea do the playlist this week. Here are her choices and comments.]]>Womens' Voiceshttp://profile.linktvstore.org/world/link_tv#playlist_744092006-10-20T04:41:21ZMusic from Womens' VoicesLink TV viewers should recognize most of the womens' voices in this playlist - they have all been on Link TV in the past year.]]>South African Samplerhttp://profile.linktvstore.org/world/link_tv#playlist_746442006-10-20T04:41:21ZMusic from South African SamplerHere is a small sampling of South African music.]]>Dance Trackshttp://profile.linktvstore.org/world/link_tv#playlist_749532006-10-20T04:41:21ZMusic from Dance TracksHere's a selection of dance tracks: some gentle, some up tempo. But whether you're listening before, during or after New Year, they're bound to get your toes tapping!]]>Songs for 2007http://profile.linktvstore.org/world/link_tv#playlist_751472006-10-20T04:41:21ZMusic from Songs for 2007The holidays are a grueling time, and most of us are grateful to get back to our usual patterns. Here we are in 2007...let's chill a bit with some relaxing music and put all the stress someplace else!]]>Congo's Greatest Natural Resource!http://profile.linktvstore.org/world/link_tv#playlist_756202006-10-20T04:41:21ZMusic from Congo's Greatest Natural Resource!Out of all the wonderful music we've shown, of particular note is "Jupiter’s Dance," about a man who is absolutely in love with the music of his homeland, the Congo. This film goes deep into the variety of the riches to be found, and you’ll come back agreeing with Jupiter, that music is one of the Congo's greatest natural resource. So let’s check out some Congolese music!]]>Cape Verdehttp://profile.linktvstore.org/world/link_tv#playlist_759062006-10-20T04:41:21ZMusic from Cape VerdeSo with all this talk about Cape Verde, let's listen to some favorite sounds.]]>The Blueshttp://profile.linktvstore.org/world/link_tv#playlist_776002006-10-20T04:41:21ZMusic from The BluesThe Blues is a remarkable form: a child of traditional music nurtured by slaves, which then started walking on its own two feet. It was the grandparent of rock and roll, and rhythm and blues. Then it went and took a trip back to Africa, and around the world, and a whole 'nother kind of music was begat from that...]]>Global Hip-Hophttp://profile.linktvstore.org/world/link_tv#playlist_781172006-10-20T04:41:21ZMusic from Global Hip-HopThe beauty of Global Hip Hop comes from what each culture contributes to it. Keep an open mind — this stuff isn’t about bitches and bling, and there’s real, meaty music to be heard.]]>Pledge Your Lovehttp://profile.linktvstore.org/world/link_tv#playlist_815832006-10-20T04:41:21ZMusic from Pledge Your LoveValentine’s — a day to pledge your love! Here are songs that explore love from all its aspects, both pleasurable and painful, from some strong women.]]>How to Handle the Cold!http://profile.linktvstore.org/world/link_tv#playlist_824192006-10-20T04:41:21ZMusic from How to Handle the Cold!It’s February and we’re in the deep freeze here in NYC… Here’s some music from places where they really know how to handle the cold!]]>South African Selectionshttp://profile.linktvstore.org/world/link_tv#playlist_828302006-10-20T04:41:21ZMusic from South African SelectionsThe Karoo is just one part of South Africa, and the styles of music from that country are multitudinous; let's dip in.]]>